CHINA. Chihli (Pei Yang). 7 Mace 2 Candareens (Dollar), Year 24 (1898). Tientsin (East Arsenal) Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). PCGS EF-40.
L&M-449; K-191; KM-Y-65.2; WS-0616. Variety with solid pupils in dragon's eyes. Presenting a light gray emanating from below, this alluring early-date Chihli issue offers an olive-amber nature to the tone--further accentuating its character. A solid and enchanting survivor of the type.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000